Tag: US-Russia
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Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Battlefield Priorities Prompt Cancellation of Vital U.S. Senate Meeting Amidst $60 Billion Aid Debate
Ukrainian President Zelensky‘s unexpected decision to cancel a planned virtual meeting with U.S. senators is reportedly linked to pressing concerns on the battlefield, with billions of crucial U.S. dollars hanging in the balance for Ukraine’s ongoing struggle against Russian aggression. The White House sought a direct conversation between Ukrainian President Zelensky and senators on Tuesday…
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Artem Uss Extradition Saga Unfolds: Bosnian National Faces Charges in Connection with Russian Governor’s Son’s Daring Escape
In a significant international legal development, the United States is pressing for the extradition of a Bosnian individual implicated in aiding Artem Uss, the son of former Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Aleksandr Uss, in escaping house arrest earlier this year. This incident unfolded in Italy in March after an Italian judge sanctioned the extradition of 40-year-old…
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Jake Sullivan Urges Bipartisan Support for Ukraine Funding Amidst GOP Resistance
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently addressed concerns about a congressional vote against providing additional assistance to Ukraine, a topic that has sparked debate within both Democratic and Republican circles. Jake Sullivan emphasized that he believes any Congress member not supporting funding for Ukraine is effectively contributing to an outcome that favors Russian…
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Center for European Policy Analysis Unveils Visionary Report: NATO’s Future, Transatlantic Security, and Global Order Redefined in Wake of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Authored by notable figures such as Center for European Policy Analysis President and CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova and Senior Adviser Edward Lucas, the report addresses the failure of deterrence in the European theater, emphasizing the unprecedented dual threats posed by Russian imperialism and the ascent of China within the US-led alliance. The Center for European…
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US Warns Khalifa Haftar Against Russian Alignment as Concerns Rise Over Military Presence in Africa
The US State Department, represented by spokesperson Ned Price, has characterized the presence of Russian Wagner’s mercenaries in Libya as a disruptive force, posing threats to public security, violating human rights, and engaging in looting activities within the countries they operate. In a stern warning to Khalifa Haftar, the United States has raised concerns about…
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President Maia Sandu Leads Moldova’s Defiance Against Russian Ban on Fruit and Vegetables, Denounces Moscow’s Actions
Russia’s agricultural oversight agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, reinstated restrictions last imposed in 2022, citing “continuous, systematic observation of elements subject to quarantine” and accusing Moldovan authorities of inaction. Moldova, led by President Maia Sandu in its pro-European stance, vehemently dismissed Russia’s recent ban on its fruit and vegetable imports as unfounded, deepening the strain between Moscow and…
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US Officials Expect President Vladimir Putin to Withhold Ukraine Truce Until After 2024 US Elections
According to an anonymous US Department of State official cited by Reuters and European Pravda, Washington is convinced that President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine before the November 2024 US presidential elections. The focus remains on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential…
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Sergei Ryabkov Issues Stark Warning: U.S. Mistaken in Pursuit of Arms Race Victory, Moscow Warns of Potential Conflict with NATO
In an interview published on Wednesday, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister responsible for U.S. relations, non-proliferation, and arms control, warned that the United States is mistaken if it believes it can prevail in the next arms race. Sergei Ryabkov emphasized that the present circumstances are not conducive to arms talks with Washington Sergei Ryabkov…
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Reporters Without Borders Urges Action on Detention of U.S.-Russian Journalist in Russia
Contrary to official claims, Kurmasheva‘s arrest appears to be part of the Kremlin’s broader crackdown on independent journalism, adding to the disturbing trend of Moscow targeting and punishing foreign media. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling attention to the unjust detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen apprehended in Kazan on October 18th for…
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Andy Stone, Meta Communications Director, Wanted by Russian Authorities Amid ‘Terrorist’ Label
In a startling move, this development follows Russia’s classification of Meta as a “terrorist and extremist” organization in October, paving the way for potential criminal actions against Russian users of its platforms. Russian authorities have added Andy Stone, the communications director for Meta, the U.S. technology giant that owns Facebook and Instagram, to their wanted…